As most have heard already, Saudi Arabia's beloved King Fahad died yesterday. May his soul rest in peace, and may Allah blessing be upon him.

Saudi Arabia Says Goodbye to King Fahad
8/2/05

(IBN & Wire Sources) - Saudis bid farewell to the man who ruled over their country for nearly two deacades. King Fahad ibn Abul Aziz al-Saud's funeral was attended by Arab leaders and the leaders of Western countries.

The Saudi ruler was buried in an umarked grave in a public cemetary after funeral prayers at the packed Turq ibn Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

The funeral was televised on Saudi Television and many other Arab television stations. Other Arab channels are airing recitation of the Koran out of respect for the Saudi ruler.

Crown Prince Abdullah was pronounced the country’s new monarch. The change of power has raised questions as to whether Saudi foreign policy will change.

King Fahad was 84 years old.

His Majesty King Hamad and Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday attended the funeral of King Fahad.

Following the burial, His Majesty and the Premier offered condolences of the government and people of Bahrain to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier, Defence Minister and Inspector-General Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi royal family, government and people.

They were greeted on arrival in Saudi Arabia earlier in the day by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Majesty and the Premier later returned to Bahrain and were greeted on arrival by Crown Prince and BDF Commander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, senior officials and Saudi Ambassador Dr Abdulla Al Quwaiz.

Draco

03-08-05, 03:35

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nikos

03-08-05, 16:44

:(
MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR COUNTRY,AND YOUR PEOPLE!
I HOPE THE NEW ONE,TO BE GOOD AS HE WAS!

Catapharact

03-08-05, 20:01

Thank you both.

Oh I have my doubts about Abdullah. One of his policies concerning the country is removing many forigeners that are working here. It will really damage out expansion and our economy :( .